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TexasTowelie

(116,809 posts)
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 09:43 PM Mar 2021

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger narrowly wins fourth term

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has won a fourth term.

The Democratic chief executive secured reelection Tuesday with 6,189 votes, or 43%. Progressive City Council President Max Tracy received 6,060 ballots cast, or 42%, while independent City Councilor Ali Dieng won 1,830 votes.

The results were painstakingly close — Weinberger won by only 129 votes.

Independents Kevin McGrath received 99 votes, Patrick White 91, Haik Bedrosian 35 and Will Emmons 27.

Read more: https://vtdigger.org/2021/03/02/burlington-mayor-miro-weinberger-narrowly-wins-fourth-term/

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dem4decades

(11,914 posts)
1. Seeing this was so close, I guess the question is, When either Bernie or Leahy decide to quit who
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 09:46 PM
Mar 2021

will become the Senator(s) from there? Are there two solid Democrats' or is there a chance of losing one of those seats to the Repukes?

TexasTowelie

(116,809 posts)
2. Since both Sanders and Leahy are elderly,
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 09:51 PM
Mar 2021

the more immediate concern is that if one of them dies then their replacement will be named by the Republican governor.

TexasTowelie

(116,809 posts)
4. Do you actually believe that a GOP governor will keep his word
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 10:05 PM
Mar 2021

if pressure is exerted upon him by the national Republican party?

Hopefully, the opportunity won't arise for us to find out.

jimfields33

(18,900 posts)
5. I agree with last sentence for sure.
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 10:16 PM
Mar 2021

Maryland, Vermont and Massachusetts I sorta think I can believe it. All three were very anti trump.

TexasTowelie

(116,809 posts)
6. It is probably due to my cynical nature about Republicans
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 10:25 PM
Mar 2021

so I'll believe it when I see it. No disrespect intended towards you with my earlier question--I apologize if it was interpreted in that manner.

jimfields33

(18,900 posts)
7. Oh no I didn't take it that way at all
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 11:07 PM
Mar 2021

Repugs certainly worked hard for their reputation of being untrustworthy.

karynnj

(59,942 posts)
9. The mayor's race was close, but there was NO Republican against him.
Tue Mar 9, 2021, 01:39 PM
Mar 2021

The second highest vote getter was a progressive. The third was a new American who ran as an independent.

The biggest chance of losing is if Governor Scott ran or if he had to appoint a replacement. During his election in 2020, he promised that he would replace Sanders if needed by an independent - not a Republican.

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